here he is summiting north america's mount mckinley. >> i woke up one day late in life. like many oen us, looked in the mirror and didn't like what i saw. i signed up for a marathon. that's how it started. >> reporter: now he straps a 60-pound backpack on his 130 pound frame. in three weeks he will leave for asia's mount everest loaded with gear and toys, books and clotheo he is collecting for the foundation serves the people of nepal. >> i wanted to do something big while i was around. and i think what we all want something big, whatever that is. i discovered this as a way to both channy energy and hopefully provide inspiration for others who want to find their own everest. >> reporter: lewis ran his own marathon at 45. at 53 he will be the youngest person. he mopes will inspire people to take on the challenge. >> talk about breeg hood of the rope. sometime you might save somebody's life. sometimes they'll save yours. i see that a lot in business. we are all tied together. we're roped up. we need to look out for each other and help make that success more of a possibilit